
Natalie J. answered 05/13/20
UCLA Grad with Expert Grammar
The correct answer is: c. situated. This is an example of a nonrestrictive clause offset by the commas after "Office" and "House." It provides nonessential information, can be removed from the sentence without changing the sentence's meaning, and cannot stand on its own as a sentence. Also, the use of "situated" here is as an adjective, not a verb; all other answer choices are verbs.

Maureen P.
Thank you, Natalie - what a thorough answer! For me, I was always a bit confused by this as well, until - as you so correctly point out - that nonrestrictive clauses are "nonessential," so I basically think of these terms (nonrestrictive v. nonessential) as being the same - unless you disagree? Thanks again for your explanation!05/26/20
Asif A.
Thanks!05/13/20